Indian Institute of Foreign Trade looks forward on becoming a Centre of Excellence in the area of International Business and a committed institute that delivers competitive business education, training and research to individuals, corporate bodies, government organisations and society. The institute was set up to provide professional business education and modern management techniques relevant to International Business. However, it works on the development of students to improve their understanding of trade and economic issues. The institute offers 2-year MBA Programme in International Business, Weekend programme, Executive PGDM in Finance, International Business, International Business Strategy, and certificate programmes at different centres. IIFT has retained its position as a top B-School by collaborating with top regional and international institutes. The MBA programme at Kolkata Campus is fully residential. The library at the institute is fully-automated Foreign Trade Library with a vast knowledge bank comprising numerous books and periodicals on different subjects. The institute also offers doctoral; level programme other than postgraduate courses.